# Case Files vs MCAT Practice Tests

The clearest difference is ads: Case Files at none against MCAT Practice Tests's shown. MCAT Practice Tests's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Case Files sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and MCAT Practice Tests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Case Files ships an update every 22 months, MCAT Practice Tests every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Case Files | MCAT Practice Tests |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 22 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Expanded Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/313709778) | [Clanelite Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506856170) |

## What reviewers say

### Case Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-files-anatomy/id951356598)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $16.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $18.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $39.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $159.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Case Files Anatomy - High Yield Clinical Cases | $39.99 | one-time |


### MCAT Practice Tests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcat-practice-tests/id1507619929)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCAT AdFree Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Case Files free?

Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCAT Practice Tests free?

MCAT Practice Tests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Case Files or MCAT Practice Tests have ads?

MCAT Practice Tests shows ads; Case Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Case Files or MCAT Practice Tests?

Case Files ships an update every 22 months, and MCAT Practice Tests every 9 days. Most recently, Case Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and MCAT Practice Tests on September 17, 2026.

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